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FUN IN THE SUN ESSENTIALS

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a flatlay image of the items I consider to be essentials

So summer is almost over but there's still a bit of time to soak up some rays. Whether you're jetting off to some exotic resort or making your way down to a little seaside town for a few days, many of us will be spending a lot of the time in the sun over the next couple of weeks.


I love sunbathing as much as the next person but as we all know it can be very damaging to our skin and hair. So to make sure we can all enjoy time in the sunshine I thought I would put together a list of my fun in the sun essentials!


Sun cream - Now this one should seem obvious but many people choosing to stay in the UK this summer seem to forget how important it is to wear sun cream. Its very easy to get sunburn even on an overcast day if you are not wearing sun cream. I've been using this Hawaiian Tropic sun cream for days out over the last few weeks and I featured it in my camping essentials post as I love it so much. This is great for less sunny days out but if you are venturing abroad I would recommend picking up a higher SPF as it will give you more protection for longer.

a close up shot of Carmex lip balm

Sunglasses - Another obvious and something I never leave the house without. I always have a pair of sunglasses on me, even in the UK we have super bright days. When I'm on holiday I cant always be bothered to do my makeup and I'm usually hungover too, so a pretty pair of sunny's are a must to cover up my zombie like features. The tortoise shell ones shown above can be found at Miss Selfridge for £10.

Moisturizer - This is more of an after sun product and one I wont go on holiday without. Even if you have used a good sun cream its still so important to put moisture back into your skin. Spending hours in the sun can really dry your skin out so I always take a good moisturizer on holiday with me to use after I shower. My favorite right now is this Simple Rich Moisturizer which can be used all over your body.

A close up shot of Hawaiian Tropic Sun Cream

SmartSun Wristband* - This is a nifty little product I was asked to test out a few months back. Although I haven't taken it abroad with me yet I did try it out whilst sunbathing in my garden the other week. You put the wristband on at the same time as applying sun cream and it changes colour when it's time to put some more on. When you've spent more time in the sun that you should the band will turn pink and that means its time to head indoors. I think this is such a great idea, especially for people with children who have a thousand things to think about on holiday. 

Lip Balm - Don't forget to look after your lips in the sun as it can be very damaging to them too. The sun can really dry your lips out and nobody wants cracked lips in their holiday photos. My all time favorite lip balm is my little tub of Carmex but if you want to be really protected its worth tracking down a lip balm with SPF in it.

a smart sun wristband leaflet

Hair Oil - It's not just your skin that gets dry in the sun, your hair needs protection too. I use hair oil everyday to put some life back into my dry ends but it would be especially useful on hot days in the sun. If you have fine or greasy hair an alternative would be to spray a fine mist of hairspray over your hair before you leave for the beach. Many good quality hairsprays contain some form of sun protection.

Flip flops - Last but not least, don't forget to take your flip flops. So many times I've been staying on a resort that has its own beach so I've wondered down from my room without any shoes only to be stopped by the red hot sand! If you've ever been to a hot country in the height of summer you will know just how warm the sand gets and some form of footwear is an absolute essential! 

So those were my essentials for staying protected in the sun. I'd love to hear what you think should have made the list!




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